Our world has a lot of problems; there’s war, poverty, and injustice. But no matter what trouble we’re in, something good can happen. And this also applies to people having hard times – prayers for better days.
A prayer for better days is a request for circumstances to improve or get better. This article contains some essential prayers for better days so that you can help people near you and yourself in your life.
Prayers for Better Days
You will get what you pray for. When you give God control, He takes care of the rest. Pray for yourself, your family, and your friends so that they have blessings in their lives.
1. A Prayer of Submission
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
O God, I come to you today; I pray that every joke of frustration, every mark of barrenness, every joke of disappointment, and every joke of the enemy upon my life should be broken in Jesus’ name, amen.
Father, for my labor, let me reap abundant success, prosperity, and fruitfulness. Let me not labor in vain in Jesus’ name, amen.
2. A Prayer of Humility
1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Heavenly Father, I know not what my tomorrow holds, but I have you in my life. Please, Lord, go before me and perfect my destiny and everything that concerns me.
I humble before your throne of mercy, Lord, exalt me and let my tomorrow be more significant than today in Jesus’ name, amen.
3. A Prayer for Favor
Romans 8:28-29
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.”
Lord Jesus, I pray that whatever I do, wherever I find myself, let things begin to work in my favor.
Where others fail, I will succeed.
Where they stop, I will exceed.
What limit others cannot and will not limit me, for this is your word in Christ Jesus, Amen.
4. A Prayer for Guidance in All Situations
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Lord, guide and direct my footsteps.
Let me not use my legs and Walk into temptation.
Let me not be guided by my understanding and fleshly lust.
Lord, be my guide in whatever I want to do and wherever I want to go.
I pray you to give me better days and crown my effort with success in Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayers for Better Days Ahead
Putting faith and trust in God can be challenging when times are tough and life seems hopeless. You might believe there’s no hope, or you’re too far gone. That’s okay — with prayer, we can change any situation to bring about better days, both present and in the coming days.
5. A Prayer for Positive Manifestation
Jeremiah 29:11-14a
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord…”
I speak into my life, decree, and declare that my tomorrow must be better than today.
I call upon your name Lord; listen to my cry and answer my prayers.
Whatever the enemy does, let your plan and your perfect will alone be made manifest in my life, family, academics, work, and destiny.
All these I ask in the name of Jesus, amen.
6. A Prayer for Grace and the Ability to Trust
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Lord Jesus, I come to you this day and pray that you give me the grace and ability to trust in you so I won’t be afraid, Lord, because I know you don’t forsake your own.
Guard my mind and take over my heart Lord for out of it are the issues of life.
Whatever might want to hinder my prayers, I come against it in Jesus’ name.
With humility, let my prayers and supplication come before you, Lord, in Jesus’ name!
7. A Prayer for Limitless Success
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Lord, I pray that let nothing limits my progress in life.
According to your word, there are no limits to those in Christ Jesus; we can do everything through him.
I, therefore, receive strength to pull down strongholds, overcome, triumph, excel, prosper, and exploit in Jesus’ name.
Prayers for Better Days at Work
We are all humans, imperfect beings. Sometimes we are at our best, and other times it feels like everything is stacked against us.
The list of things that work against us is long and varied, but there are ways to have better days, even if you have a bad one.
The key is to stand firm during bad times and do what needs to be done regardless of how hard things seem.
8. A Prayer for Blessings
Matthew 7:7-8
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
Lord, I ask for your goodness, your mercies, your wisdom, your strength, your empowerment, and your skills.
I pray for your protection, guidance, favor, blessing, and good things.
I declare that my day is blessed. I come against every enemy’s plan in Jesus’ name, amen!
9. A Prayer of Thanks
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
I thank you, Lord, for my life; your love; your protection, and provision; I thank you, Lord, for all you do for me.
I thank you for my family members, friends, and colleagues; I thank you for continually keeping and sustaining us in Jesus’ name. I pray that you make our working environment conducive and peaceful for everybody in Jesus’ name.
10. A Prayer for Answers
1 John 5:14
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
Heavenly Father, I pray you to hear and answer my prayers and unite my office for one purpose, devoid of problems and fights. Oh Lord, I ask in Jesus’ mighty name, amen.
Prayers for a Productive Day
Prayers are a beautiful example of the power of form and process. While no prayer guarantees an outcome, prayer can help you achieve your goals through positive thinking and carefully considering the situation.
A productive day begins with a fruitful beginning: It is best to start your day with practical guidance before going on with your daily routine.
11. A Prayer for God’s hands in everything
1 Chronicle 16:11
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”
Lord, let your countenance not depart from me daily.
Let me see you in everything I do.
Let your strength be my strength in Jesus’ name.
12. A Prayer for Peace and Answers
Please, Lord, hear and answer my prayers in Jesus’ name.
You are my Lord and Savior; if you don’t help me, nobody else will; if you don’t answer me when I call, nobody else will,
Father Lord, let your peace be felt in my life; I pray for your vacation in my family, workplace, and nation; let your peace reign.
13. A Prayer for Mercy
Dear Lord, Have mercy upon me, Lord.
Hide not your face from me so my enemies will not put me to shame.
As I step out today, favor me, oh Lord, and make my day productive in Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayers for a Better Day When Someone is Sick
Whether you are sick or not, it can be hard to get out of bed, especially when feeling dreadful. Sometimes it is hard for people to know what to pray for about a situation because they do not see the person with whom they want to share their prayers, but here are some prayers that can help comfort and encourage someone suffering from sickness.
These prayers consider the unlimited love and power of God, who has already seen us through many times in our lives.
14. A Prayer for Healing
My confidence is in you, and I believe you have already answered my prayers.
Heal my relatives that are sick and give them good health.
Do more than I have asked in Jesus’ mighty name, amen!
15. A Prayer for Healing for Self and Family
Lord, with sacrifices of praise and Thanksgiving, I bring my prayers before your throne.
Believing that there’s nothing you cannot do, heal my parents and take all the Glory to your name Lord through Christ Jesus, Amen.
Conclusion
Prayers are the purest form of communication and are a direct link to the heart and mind, connecting us with our Creator while providing assurance and comfort.
When we pray, we open ourselves up to receive guidance and strength. We can draw wisdom from prayers as well as offer them freely. Prayer is not just for Christians anymore.
